Louis Vuitton Retail Trainee
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a leading house in luxury fashion and leather goods, renowned for its craftsmanship, iconic design and global retail network. As part of the LVMH group, the brand invests in talent development and offers structured career pathways across retail, operations and corporate functions.
Louis Vuitton Retail Trainee (6-month, full-time) — Shenyang, China. Summer 2026 retail graduate programme with store and HQ mentorship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Complete a structured six-month, immersive retail training curriculum covering commercial strategy, client experience and digital retail.
- Deliver exceptional client service and clienteling in-store to support sales and long-term relationships with high-value customers.
- Collaborate with an in-store mentor and a headquarters strategy mentor to translate training into daily store performance.
- Support and execute VIP/VIC client events and in-store activations, ensuring premium standards of presentation and hospitality.
- Participate in store rotations and cross-functional assignments to gain broad exposure to operations, merchandising and visual presentation.
- Contribute to digital and multichannel initiatives, including ecommerce-driven client engagement and CRM activities.
Qualifications
- Open to candidates from any academic background; cross-disciplinary applicants encouraged.
- Growth mindset with strong learning agility and a desire to build a career in luxury retail.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Creative, proactive and comfortable applying Gen‑Z perspectives to elevate high-end client experiences.
- Available to work on-site in Shenyang for the full six-month programme and participate in occasional events or rotations.
Skills
Experience
No prior luxury retail experience is required; the programme is designed for recent graduates or early-career candidates who demonstrate strong potential, learning agility and customer-centric aptitude.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred; final-year students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Workplace
This position is based in Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
Culture
Louis Vuitton fosters a culture of craftsmanship, creative excellence and high-performance retailing. The brand emphasises mentorship, structured learning and internal mobility within the LVMH family, balancing heritage values with contemporary, digital-first retail practices.
About Cerulean
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